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    Jewish Electronic Calendar Issue #162

    Serving the Jewish Community of Columbia University in New York, NY

    Friday, April 23th - 7 Iyar 5759

    Friday:
    Candlelighting: 7:25 pm
    Mincha:
    Yavneh: 7:30 pm in the Earl Hall auditorium
    KOACH: 7:20 pm in 312 Math
    KESHER: 6:15 pm in the Schiff room of Earl Hall
    Carlebach: 7:00 om in the Dodge room of Earl Hall
    Sephardic: 7:20 pm in the Schiff room of Earl Hall

    From the people who brought you Jewnity I and Jewnity II, it's time for: JEWNITY III (duh.) A weekend-long exploration of community brought to you by 11/11, the Pluralism Project. Come join us for an oneg and community program, Tonight, 10:30 PM, in CARMAN Lounge.

    This Shabbat there are many Prospective Students who are visiting us, we would like to welcome them to Columbia & Barnard.

    Women's Tefillah will be having shacharit 9:30 in the Schiff Room, Kiddish to follow.

    Join Bikkur Cholim, visiting the sick at 5 pm. Meet in front of Ramat Orah, on 110th street near Broadway. Contact Matt Jacobs x32057 or Talia Swartz x31452.

    JEWNITY lunch. Ella Weed Room at Barnard College, 11:30 am.

    SUNDAY
    Isn't the weather beautiful? Wouldn't you rather be outdoors than inside Hewitt on Sunday Afternoon? Yavneh Picnic Lunch on Lewisohn Lawn 11:30 to 1:30. FREE bagels.

    MONDAY
    LionPAC: Address by US Congress Woman Nita Lowey from NY district 18. She will discuss the relationship of US & Israel. 7:30 pm in 517 Hamilton. Contact Ronen Landa x37720.

    WEDNESDAY
    Vice President for Initiatives & Community Strategies Brainstorm. 7 to 8 pm in 511 Kent. Come discuss new ideas for the JSU. Contact Andy Halpert avh3 or x37931.

    Interfaith Program. Come hear students talk about what religion means to them. April 28th at 8pm in Hartley Lounge. Kosher and Vegan Indian food will be served to all those who attend. Contact Abbie Yamamoto at my145.

    THURSDAY
    Pizmon end of the Year Concert. 8:30pm in John Jay Lounge.

    NEXT SHABBAT
    Join Kesher on April 30 for Rock & Roll Shabbat, in the Schiff Room of Earl Hall. Don't miss this "wild & crazy" evening of your favorite songs along with a great Shabbat service.

    Koach dinner April 30. Sign up in the Meal plan office at Barnard. $10 cash or points.

    OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
    Mazel Tov to Natalie Stein on her recent engagement!

    If you want to get involved in the JSU of meet people in the Jewish Community with similar interests please contact Yael Silk at x35233 or ys272. She can't wait to meet you!

    Rabbi Sheer is looking to hire a Mashgiach to oversee the kosher dining plan at Barnard for next semester. The individual must be knowledgeable on the laws of kashrut and be Sabbath observing. Free meals & a nice stipend. Contact Rabbi Sheer as soon as possible.

    If you are a Koach member and do not get the emails then you are not registered to vote. Email Arielle Garfinkel at alg39 to sign up.

    Want some fun & games in your life? Come play Peace Games with 4th- 6th graders! The Peace Games is looking for volunteers for its festival on Friday April 30 from 8:30am to 2:30pm at Riverbank State Park. Come to training this Sunday at 8:30pm in the James Room of Barnard Hall. Contact Susie Freeman at sif8 or x37979.

    There are brand new T-shirts & sweatshirts available for sale with Columbia University in Hebrew & English. Come to the Jewish Office.

    This summer, Christian missionary groups such as Jews for Jesus will be conducting street campaigns aimed at converting Jews to Christianity. Can you assist us in exposing their goals? The Jewish Community Relations Council of New York's Task force on Missionaries & Cults is looking for counter-leafleting volunteers. Please call the Jewish Office or 983-4800 ext.127 for information.

    One of this century's great Jewish writers Aron Appelfeld is interested in dialoguing with students! Chat with him about Hebrew literature, the Holocaust, the art of writing, or whatever is on your mind. Check out: Jewishheritage.com

    Are you looking for work experience in healthcare, publishing, business, or law? Do you want to spend the summer at camp? Fridays working at the Jewish Museum? Next year fighting for social justice, working in Israel or lobbying Congress? Come by the Jewish Office and check out the large array of jobs & internship opportunities!

    Virtual Jerusalem is looking to hire 5 students to work during the NYC Israel Day Parade on May, 9, 1999. Pay is approximately $50 to each student for around 4 - 5 hours of work (11am to 3 or 4pm). Contact: Lynne Lachman Cohen, Virtual Jerusalem, Email: lynne@vcimail.com Phone: 212-206-9058 x147

    Shabbat Night
    Shabbat dinner: 8:45 pm in Hewitt.

    Shabbat Morning
    Yavneh services: 9:15 am in the Auditorium.
    Koach services : 10:00 in the Dodge Room.

    Shabbat Afternoon
    Shabbat Lunch: 12:30 pm in Hewitt.

    WTG services: 7:00 pm
    Koach services: 7:00 pm
    Yavneh services: 7:10 pm

    Havdalah: 8:29 pm


    Shabbat Shalom!
    Scott Susser

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